May weather forecast
Rumford, ME

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Weather in May

May brings the warmth residents of Rumford have been longing for. High temperatures begin to rise, and snowfalls become increasingly rare. Residents welcome the summer with open arms as it brings along longer daylight hours. Blossoming summertime filler plants brighten the city with fiery red, bright yellow, and soft pink hues. The month, however, receives the lightest snowfall of the year, reducing to a marginal 0.31 inche.

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of May, advancing from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in April to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). Rumford records an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Rumford are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Rumford, in May, during 15.4 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rumford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rumford. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Rumford aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rumford, there are 69.3 snowfall days, and 48.15" (1223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rumford, Maine, is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, in Rumford, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Rumford, Maine, is 7.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rumford is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Rumford?

In Rumford, 62.6°F (17°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month in Rumford?

The months with the lowest humidity in Rumford, Maine, are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in Rumford?

In Rumford, Maine, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Rumford?

In Rumford, Maine, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Rumford?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Rumford aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rumford have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Rumford?

On the first day of May in Rumford, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rumford have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Rumford, Maine, is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Rumford?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rumford, ME

Average temperature in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in May
Rumford, ME

Average pressure in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Rumford, ME

Average wind speed in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Rumford, ME

Average humidity in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Rumford, ME

Average rainfall in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in May
Rumford, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Rumford, ME

Average snowfall in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Rumford, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rumford, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Rumford, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Rumford, ME

Average UV index in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Rumford, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Rumford, ME

Average visibility in May - Rumford, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August and September (4mi).

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